INTRODUCTION TO LIGHT MICROSCOPY

Microscope and microscopic preparations: The pond water microbiome               

Learning Objectives:

After the completion of the Laboratory exercise students should be able to:

1. Identify the parts of the compound microscope.

2. Describe the steps needed in order to locate and focus on any specimen using the low-                         
power or high-power objective.

3. Describe the steps in the preparation of a wet mount.                                                            

4. Troubleshoot potential problems with wet mounts.